Les Absolus d'Orient Oud Essentiel
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2021 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Adhara Oud
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Thierry Wasser's resin-saffron-leather oud for Les Absolus d'Orient - Western-tailored Arabian oud done right, with bone-dry agarwood, smoky olibanum and a leather-rose backbone. The polished niche oud Western buyers reach for.
This one's a divisive oud, with some finding it a sophisticated, elegant take on a smoky oud-leather combo. Others, however, are left disappointed by its perceived lack of strength and projection, especially for an "Extrait".
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 0% |
| Floral | 18% | 16% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 3% | 0% |
| Sweet | 7% | 18% |
| Warm | 27% | 31% |
| Woody | 27% | 28% |
| Earthy | 20% | 25% |
| Animalic | 24% | 20% |
| Fresh | 5% | 1% |
Mood
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Fragrantica voters split 100% winter, 88.9% fall - the resinous oud-leather-incense composition is firmly cold-weather. Summer at 18.3% is the weakest fit because the smoky depth feels oppressive in heat.
Occasions
Night-coded at 90.1% of voters - the leather-incense-oud profile is firmly evening wear. Formal occasions and date nights where statement projection is welcome are the natural setting; office is risky on more than a single light spray; casual is weaker fit.
Seasons
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
The dominant oud and leather accords suggest a boldness that might not suit a typical office environment. However, its sophisticated and mysterious character makes it ideal for evening dates and formal events, though some users reported issues with sillage. It's too heavy and complex for casual or sport wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Oud, Leather, Warm Spicy accords and Saffron, Oud notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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